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Whether you’re in the planning stages of a home improvement project, or halfway through, this year’s Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating show is brimming with bright ideas. Taking place at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow, on 20th-21st May 2017, you’re sure to find the inspiration you need, with face-to-face consultations, expert advice and hundreds of products and services all under one roof. Visitors can take advantage of eight daily seminars, where experts share their experiences, and 20 masterclasses, where exhibitors will offer practical advice on topics such as eco homebuilding, design ideas and energy efficiency. Plus, there’s the Advice Centre – bring along your plans, outline drawings or ideas and speak to architects and planning experts. Advance tickets are on sale until Friday 19th May, costing £8 each. Call 0844 858 6754 or visit www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/ glasgow.

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Is it just me, or do you love the month of May too? Not only does it feel like summer is on the way, but we also get those cheeky bank holidays to enjoy. For many of us the longer, warmer days mean that it’s the perfect time to tackle those decorating jobs we’ve been thinking about. In this issue we’ve got plenty of expert advice to help you plan your next decorating project and redesign your rooms like a stylist (p.36). If you’re thinking about updating your bathroom, then we’ve got some great monochrome schemes to inspire you (p.48), plus three readers share their own bathroom transformations with us (p.24) and they’ve got plenty of great ideas for you to steal. If, like me, you have a tiny kitchen, you’ll love our clever suggestions and smart solutions to make the most of the space you have (p.54). Now that summer is on the horizon, our thoughts turn to spending more time outdoors. On page 106 we discuss how to turn your alfresco space into an extension of your home. From balconies to terraces, patios to decks, we’ve got ideas for every space, no matter how big or small. If you’re a fan of street food, check out our delicious recipes on page 100 which will show you how to recreate all your favourite dishes at home. The Bajan fish cakes are really delish! Finally, to help you with your bank holiday projects we’ve put together a special free magazine to accompany this issue, full of quick and easy ideas to revamp your home in just a few hours. Happy decorating!